“…Putin, though, signalled again that Russia was ready to supply oil and gas to Europe. Russia is the world's second largest oil exporter and holds the world's biggest reserves of natural gas.
… "If European companies and European buyers suddenly decide to reorient themselves and provide us with long-term, sustainable cooperation, free from political pressures, free from political pressures, then yes, we've never refused it. We're ready to work with Europeans too. But we need some signals from them that they're ready and willing to work with us and will ensure this sustainability and stability," Putin said….”